Author/Authors :
Zhen، نويسنده , , J. and Paardekooper، نويسنده , , D.M. and Candian، نويسنده , , A. and Linnartz، نويسنده , , H. and Tielens، نويسنده , , A.G.G.M. Tielens، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
We have studied the photo-fragmentation of the HBC cation –C42H18+– a large PAH cation of potential astrophysical interest. HBC cation photo-fragment patterns are measured upon irradiation by an unfocused Nd:YAG laser (532 nm) for different experimental conditions, using quadrupole ion trap, time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Both stepwise dehydrogenation of C42H18+ and C2/C2H2 loss pathways are identified as relevant photodissociation routes.
